CHUM upgrades pharmacy departmentHospital's drug processes re-engineered Pristiq: new antidepressantWyeth is introducing Pristiq (desvenlafaxine 50 mg and 100 mg extended-release tablets) for the symptomatic relief of major depressive disorder in adults. New indication for Aclasta Novartis' Aclasta (zoledronic acid injection) is now approved for use as a once-yearly intravenous (IV) infusion in the prevention and treatment of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis, to increase bone mineral density. Lax-A-Day: new PEG oral laxative PendoPharm/Pharmascience is introducing a new OTC osmotic laxative, Lax-A-Day (polyethylene glycol [PEG] 3350 powder for oral solution). Prescription recycling back in the limelight CMA leader-to-be admits to redistributing unused meds YOUR TURN: The top medical absolutes Ontario looking at wider non-physician prescribing Will examine scopes of practice for allied health professionals LETTERS: B.C. college defends real-world walk-in policy Be specific on probiotics for antibiotic-related diarrhea Clinically proven products and using the right strain are key considerations Clinical in Brief: Incidental findings common in cervical spine CTs First Previous 1226 1227 1228 1229 1230 Next Last
